Women's Rugby

Exeter's dominance and England shine - TRU's 2020 Rugby Review

With 2021 inbound, Joe Harvey takes a look at the 2020 calendar year as a difficult 12 months for rugby, and the world, comes to an end.
30 December 2020

Harrison and Rowland duel will be key battle in World Cup year

Following the retirement of Katy Daley-Mclean from international rugby, 2021 could prove to be a big year for Zoe Harrison and Helena Rowland as both target a World Cup starting berth for England.
24 December 2020

Why wearable technologies could create more informed decisions around head injuries

Northumbria University are conducting extensive research into concussion injuries by testing wearable technologies on their leading rugby teams.
22 December 2020

Katy Daley-Mclean "one of the greats" as Red Roses legend announces international retirement

2014 World Cup winning head coach Gary Street tells Harry Latham-Coyle why Katy Daley-Mclean has not only boosted the profile of the sport, but why she has also created a legacy.
18 December 2020

England Women fly-half Katy Daley-Mclean announces retirement from international rugby

England Women fly-half Katy Daley-Mclean has announced her retirement from international rugby with immediate effect.
18 December 2020

Exclusive: England star Shaunagh Brown champions the rise of female referees

Harlequins forward Shaunagh Brown was pleased to see football referee Stephanie Frappart take charge of a Champions League fixture last week and she hopes female representation amongst officials can continue to grow.
10 December 2020

Harlequins see off Bristol Bears to maintain unbeaten start in Premier 15s

Harlequins continued their perfect start to the Allianz Premier 15s season, overpowering a gutsy Bristol Bears performance at the Twickenham Stoop.
7 December 2020

Women's Rugby World Cup to be expanded from 12 to 16 teams from 2025

World Rugby has confirmed that the women's edition of the Rugby World Cup will see an increase in number of teams from 12 to 16 from 2025 onwards.
1 December 2020

Sale Sharks off the mark with first Allianz Premier 15s win

With the Red Roses back from international duty and all ten teams in action, there was a lot of excitement ahead of round six which would turn out to be a day to remember for Sale Sharks.
28 November 2020

Charlotte Caslick pens new deal with Australian Rugby

Rugby Australia has confirmed that Charlotte Caslick has penned a new deal with the national women's side and the sevens programme for another year.
26 November 2020

Draws for Rugby World Cup 2021 announced

The draws for the 2021 edition of Rugby World Cup scheduled to be played between 18th September and 16th October has been revealed.
20 November 2020

Harlequins and Saracens go five from five in Allianz Premier 15s

With all ten teams in action and a number of new-look line-ups due to England call-ups, here's a look back at what happened in round five of the Allianz Premier 15s.
16 November 2020

Final three games of Women's Six Nations cancelled

The final three games of the Women's Six Nations have been cancelled following the recent government restrictions created following the pandemic coronavirus.
10 November 2020

Exeter Chiefs claim first victory in Allianz Premier 15s

The Allianz Premier 15s returned with a bang this weekend with all ten teams in action and a historic first win for Exeter Chiefs.
9 November 2020

Exclusive: Mullen and Harlequins building in the right direction after eye-catching start

Allianz Premier 15s league leaders Harlequins travel to Loughborough Lightning on Saturday as head coach Gerard Mullen returns to some familiar surroundings.
6 November 2020

England Women clinch Six Nations Grand Slam after 54-0 win over Italy

England Women rounded off a perfect Six Nations tournament as they thrashed Italy Women 54-0 at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi to clinch the Grand Slam.
2 November 2020

Exclusive: Katy Daley-McLean - “We now have the opportunity to go to Italy and finish with a Grand Slam"

Having already been crowned as the Women’s Six Nations Champions, TRU spoke to England fly-half Katy Daley-McLean ahead of the Red Roses Grand Slam decider this weekend.
28 October 2020

Allianz Premier 15s: Round Three - Wrap up

The third round of Allianz Premier 15s saw four matches with Loughborough Lightning, Harlequins Women, Saracens Women and Wasps FC Ladies registering wins.
27 October 2020

Nelson: Scotland ‘can’t take foot off the gas’ after France draw

Helen Nelson says Scotland "can't take their foot off the gas" after clinching a dramatic draw with France in the Women's Six Nations on Sunday.
27 October 2020

England Women crowned winners of 2020 Six Nations

England have successfully managed to defend the Women's Six Nations title after the fourth round game between France and Scotland finished in a draw.
26 October 2020